In a surprising move, Toyota has just introduced the Camry ESport for the Thailand market. Instead of being a bodykitted version of the standard Camry though – like Corolla Altis ESport Nurburgring Edition – this sportier variant gets a completely different look to the rest of the range.
By different, we really mean different. The new ESport model matches the look of the American- and Australian-market Toyota Camry, with unique body panels all around. And yes, that includes the doors too.
It's a far curvier look, with an aggressive gaping grille up front that's befitting of a sports-oriented model. Twin tailpipes and a prominent bootlid spoiler adorn the rear end, which again, bears little to no resemblance to the Camry that we are familiar with.
Inside, it's all different too, as the entire dashboard is exclusive to the ESport model. Gone are the faux-wood trim panels, replaced by a sportier treatment that includes aluminium-like silver panels. Weirdly enough, though, it retains the older air-con dials instead of the newer button-type controls introduced in our Camry facelift.
The steering wheel is a three-spoke affair – the same as the rest of the Thai-market Camrys – while the foot pedals now have alloy highlights. The rest of the cabin matches that of the Australian Camry, down to the front sports seats with maroon-ish side bolsters.
Believe it or not, there are changes under the skin too. The 2.5 litre engine option has been tuned up to make 185 hp and 235 Nm of torque, compared to the standard 2.5's 181 hp and 231 Nm. The six-speed auto'box now has paddle shifters, and even the suspension has been beefed up to fit the theme.
As far as makeovers go, this is as extensive as it gets. So what do you think, folks - should UMW Toyota offer this option here too?
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